Long-Term Care Staffing and Regulations: Impact and Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic

TitleLong-Term Care Staffing and Regulations: Impact and Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2022
AuthorsChapman, S, Wagner, L, Nerayo, L, Spetz, J
InstitutionUCSF Health Workforce Research Center on Long-Term Care
CitySan Francisco, CA
Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on long-term care facilities, affecting both residents and care providers. The purpose of this rapid response report is to investigate the impact of the pandemic on the long-term care workforce and the outlook for the future.

This includes:

  1. Literature review of the impact of COVID-19 on long-term care facilities and the long-term care workforce
  2. Analysis of government regulation of long-term care staffing ratios (how are staffing ratios defined, variations by state, and enforcement)
  3. Discussion of the outlook for the long-term care workforce with a focus on the major challenges and opportunities